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7 Days Onboard an Alaska Cruise (Celebrity Solstice)

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❤️ Best for CoupleAlaska · Spring · 7 nightsFrom VancouverVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

We just got on board here in the beautiful Vancouver area and it has been an absolutely stunning day.

So far, the experience has been unbelievable.

It was a stunning, stunning evening.

We saw a full pond of orcas just right off the side of the ship.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Give yourselves 30 to 45 minutes on average just to get on the ship.
If you want a little bit of everything, you can hop around different bars and try all the different specialty drinks.
If you're looking for a fun-free thing to do while you're here off the ship, check out Creek Street.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Long embarkation processGive yourselves 30 to 45 minutes on average just to get on the ship due to customs.
Excursion cancellationsTypically get at least one excursion cancelled per sailing; book alternatives or have a flexible plan.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is it like onboard the newly renewed Celebrity Solstice?
QWhat are the new enhancements and venues on board Celebrity Solstice?
QWhat are the best things to do in Alaska cruise ports like Icy Strait Point, Juneau, and Ketchikan?

Topics Covered

Service Crew4½ Happy BaconShip Condition4½ Happy BaconExcursions4 Happy BaconCabin Suite4½ Happy BaconDining Specialty4½ Happy BaconEntertainment Shows4½ Happy BaconPort Destination3½ Happy BaconItinerary Route4½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Ketchikan4 Happy Bacon
Icy Strait Point3 Happy Bacon
Top: World's largest zipline
Juneau4½ Happy Bacon
Top: Whale watching ($75 per person)
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YouTube Video Description

Thinking about booking an Alaska cruise on the Celebrity Solstice? In this video, we take you along on our 7-day roundtrip Alaska sailing from Vancouver with stops in Icy Strait Point, Juneau, Hubbard Glacier, and Ketchikan. We share what it’s REALLY like onboard the newly renewed Celebrity Solstice, including whale watching, glacier views, local excursions, and even a helicopter landing on Mendenhall Glacier. If you’re planning an Alaska cruise in 2026, this video will help you decide if Celebrity Cruises is worth it and show you exactly what to expect before you book. 🧳 ALASKA PACKING LIST: https://shopmy.us/shop/collections/3885968 Subscribe for more adventures!: https://bit.ly/3kybGt0 RELATED VIDEOS: 🛳️ Cruising to Alaska on the NCL Jewel (Vancouver to Seward): https://youtu.be/0dyI1QjJu2U?si=VwCtSmodkGICvvYQ 🛳️ WATCH THIS BEFORE GOING ON AN ALASKAN CRUISE (CRUISE TIPS): https://youtu.be/qx7ISaY8nB4?si=ta682U0ghK3Hx_f8 TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Alaska Cruise Intro 1:00 Boarding the Renewed Celebrity Solstice in Vancouver 2:02 Aqua Suite Cabin Tour & Balcony Room Review 4:08 First Look at Celebrity Solstice Renovations 5:13 Exploring the Ship + Orca Whale Sighting 6:34 Trattoria Rossa Italian Restaurant Review 9:49 Cruising the Inside Passage 10:33 Blu Restaurant Breakfast Review 11:16 Celebrity Solstice Spa & Couples Massage 12:22 Raw on 5 Sushi Restaurant Review 12:45 Celebrity Solstice Entertainment & Silent Disco 15:04 First Port Day at Icy Strait Point 15:31 World’s Largest Zipline 16:26 Honest Review of Icy Strait Point 18:08 Candlelight Concert on Celebrity Solstice 19:14 Scenic Cruising at Hubbard Glacier 20:44 Hubbard Glacier Wildlife & Glacier Calving 21:38 Why You NEED a Balcony Cabin in Alaska 22:22 Blu Restaurant Dinner Review 22:59 Exploring Juneau 23:12 Whale Watching Excursion in Juneau 25:49 Helicopter Tour Over Mendenhall Glacier 26:35 Landing on Mendenhall Glacier 27:55 Celebrity Solstice Dueling Pianos & Board Games 29:34 Exploring Ketchikan 30:16 Creek Street Walking Tour 31:51 Celebrity Solstice Bar Crawl & Nightlife 35:11 Final Thoughts on Our Alaska Cruise Experience 💰 SAVE MONEY ON YOUR TRIP & PLATFORMS WE USE: 🧳 Our Luggage: https://referrals.awaytravel.com/away336625 ✈️ Get Cheap Flight Deals To Your Inbox: https://thriftytraveler.com/a/theloverspassport (Save money with code THELOVERSPASSPORT) 👚 Rent Clothes for Your Trip: https://fbuy.io/nuuly/giselle9 //SHOP OUR FAVORITES: ○ LTK: https://www.shopltk.com/explore/theloverspassport ○ Amazon Storefront: https://amzn.to/46Ym9EF ○ ShopMy: https://shopmy.us/shop/loverspassport //FOLLOW OUR ADVENTURES ○ Website: www.theloverspassport.com ○ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theloverspassport ○ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theloverspassport ○ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/theloverspassport ○ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theloverspassport?lang=en ○ Blog: https://theloverspassport.com​​ ○ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/theloverspassport 📸 Travel Photography E-Book: https://theloverspassport.com/travel-photography-guide/ **FTC Disclosure: This video is not sponsored, but Celebrity Cruises did host us on this sailing. All opinions are honest and our own. Above are affiliate links which means we receive a percentage of the revenue made from purchasing products via those links. Links may be generated by Amazon or other affiliate partners and provide us with a small percentage/kickback should you use them to purchase any of the items we use. Be sure to subscribe for more travel guides, cruises, itineraries, hiking tips, gear reviews, national park guides, and other bucket list adventures! For business inquiries, please email collabs@theloverspassport.com #alaska #alaskacruise #celebritycruises